Riding jeans or Leathers?
Trying to decide on some riding pants and want to know the pro's and cons if any of either riding in "riding jeans" or leathers. Jeans are cheaper and would be easier to wear out when im just riding places and grab lunch or whatever. How do you guys manage riding around in full leather suits just around town? I like the look but is there a reason? Would I be fine just getting some Icon jean pants or is this decision mostly if I want a comfy pair of pants and no other difference besides price?
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You can get some armored overpants and have a pretty good level of protection, then take them off to look normal
I use a pair of spidi textile pants. They look dope (italian design ay), comfortable, protective, and I can wear jeans under them and take the spidi's off if I please.
I imagine that the jeans don't have padding for the knees and hips. . . you might regret that.
I also recommend wearing legit moto boots that will stabilize your ankles and won't come apart in a crash.
Get a tank bag so you can bring your normal shoes and whatnot with you.
note: my spidi's are technically overapants but they work just fine. Overpants are just a size or two bigger than normal textile pants to better accommodate your jeans beneath.
leather for the track
Overpants will typically offer more protection than riding jeans (however less than leather) but with the added bonus of being easy to take off.
Get to where you are going and add 30 seconds to the time you already spend taking off your jacket and helmet to go ahead and take your pants off too.